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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.97, 793.46 and 144.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.97, 793.46 and 144.22 is: 216.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.97 : 793.46 = 144.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.97/793.46 = 144.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.97x = 793.46 × 144.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.97x = 114,432.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,432.08/528.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.33

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